Tattoo Removal - How Many Sessions?

im interested in tattoo removal.I dont want to spend a boat load of money on it tho.It seems you pay for each session so i was just wondering how many sessions you think this tattoo i have would take so i can estimate how much id have to spend.I have a star on left hand of my lower stomach. it is pink outlined in black and about the size of a nickel maybe a tiny bit bigger.ive had it for about 3 years i dont know if theres anymore info i have to give if so just ask

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Tattoo removal sessions

September 17th, 2010

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Depending on the colors involved, ask about the color effectiveness of the specific lasers to be used. Most of my experience is with the Q-switched YAG that does a good job on most colors except for blue-green pigments. Commonly, this will take from 3 to 6 sessions to clear satisfactorily.

Laser tattoo removal

September 15th, 2010

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The black may respond better than the pin' 8 to 12 treatments may be necessary to fade the tattoo significantly. Unfortunately the pink may have brighteners in the pigment which may oxidize to a darker color and may take more treatments than normal to fade this color. Each treatment can cost a few hundred (slightly less or more) dollars.

Tattoo Removal Pictures

Tattoo Removal, Laser tattoo removal, Tattoo

December 7th, 2010

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Many people have second thoughts about their tattoos. Fortunately, you don't have to live with your decision forever. Highly precise lasers can remove your tattoo by focusing or pulsing light on the ink particles, which then convert the energy to heat and break up into tiny pieces that are absorbed harmlessly by the body. All this can be accomplished without damaging the surrounding tissue in approximately 5-20 treatments depending on on color(s) and length of time in place. Results are most pronounced with first several treatments, becoming more gradual with latter treatments.

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